Modern day brace systems such as 6 Month Smiles Manchester and Invisalign, offers Manchester patients a refreshing alternative to the metallic style braces that we all know and (in some cases) hate. However they aren’t just for children. Surprisingly, according to the British Orthodontic Society, adults now make up more than half of the clientèle in many orthodontic practices throughout the UK. This is because as a nation (similarly to the Americans) we’re becoming more focused on achieving that perfect smile.
As a result more and more adults are wearing modern versions of those ‘train track’ style metal braces of old in order to tackle the problem of crooked teeth. However what if you’re very self conscious about the way you look or about how others perceive you? Well, there’s always clear fixed braces. Manchester orthodontists now offer this type of system alongside conventional metal braces and it’s proving very popular; but why?
They’re virtually invisible
Firstly and as the name suggests, clear fixed braces are usually made of clear plastic and/or tooth coloured wires and brackets. This means that when the wearer smiles they don’t have that unmistakeable glint of metal. In fact they’re virtually invisible. Brace systems such as Inman aligners, lingual braces and Invisalign, offers Manchester patients the same type of orthodontic treatment as metal style braces do except that they fall under the ‘clear fixed braces’ banner. Where they differ is that they may be worn in different ways. Lingual braces in Manchester for example are attached to the back of the teeth rather than the front, whereas Invisalign are worn more like clear transparent gum shields that are placed directly over the teeth. However they all do the same job. That’s not only to straighten teeth, but to re-orientate the tooth root and to correct bite alignment. Like metal brace systems they can take somewhere between 1 and 3 years to work their magic depending upon the severity of the problem.
Accelerated treatments
That said, clear fixed braces can also include accelerated treatments such as Secret Smile, C-Fast and 6 month Smiles. Manchester orthodontists recommend these very popular treatments for those people who are concerned purely with the aesthetics of their smile and not the underlying mechanics of it. For this reason these type of treatments tend to focus on straightening only the front teeth that you can see. In most cases treatments can be carried out in as little as six months.
Accelerated and holistic orthodontic treatments using clear fixed brace systems sit comfortably within 21st century society where people nowadays are more conscious about achieving that perfect look and this is why alternatives to conventional metal brace systems such as these are here to stay
If you want to find out more about clear fixed braces Manchester, 6 month smiles Manchester and also what invisalign offers Manchester residents looking to improve their smile, then contact our experienced team today. To book a free consultation call us directly on 0161 660 1218 or visit our website at www.clearbracesmanchester.co.uk
